Ministry Team

Allie Chester has been in Memphis and at White Station for the majority of her life. She graduated from Harding University in May 2017 with a degree in Bible and Family Ministry. She previously served as our communications coordinator and also served as the interim youth minister at White Station from December 2017 to June 2018, when she became the full time minister. Allie loves good coffeeshops, live music, and being with friends.

The Fowler family became part of White Station in 2010. Clay has a BS in Art (Harding University), an MAT in Art Education (University of Memphis), and a variety of skills and experience from positions in public and private settings. Interested in Memphis Blues, BBQ, Texas, Japan, and all things Apple, Clay joined the ministry team in July 2015 to serve the Community Life Center and to oversee the stewardship of our campus facilities.

Theresa Jordan has been a leader at White Station for many years. She is married to David and has three grown children, Brittney, Andrew, and Meagan. Theresa and David met while they were in college at Lipscomb University. They enjoy traveling and spending time with people. Theresa has led in various roles at White Station, as a volunteer and a ministry team member, and is excited to serve the children and families of this congregation.

Billy Leavell and his wife Marilyn moved to Memphis in 1975 to serve as the deaf minister for the East Frayser church. In 1998 he came to work with the deaf ministry at White Station. Billy works with deaf ministries around the world. He is a gifted artist converting Bible stories into pictures and cartoon characters. He displays his many talents in his publication Light for the Deaf.

Charlie Michael has been a part of the White Station family since 1980. He attended Harding University where he met his wife Beth. They enjoy gardening together and being with family as much as possible. He and Beth are actively involved in youth ministry as small group leaders and mentors. Charlie began his role as administrative minister in June 2013.

Juan Meza started his work with our Latino/bilingual community in January 2014. He holds a BA in Bible and Ministry from Harding University. Juan is also finishing his Master of Divinity from the Harding School of Theology here in Memphis. He is originally from Mexico and is married to Valentina. They have two children, Santiago and Zoe. He loves reading, soccer and adventures in his free time.

Rodney Plunket grew up in northwest Alabama as a preacher’s son. He attended Lipscomb University where he met his wife Margaret. Rodney has his M.Div. from Harding School of Theology and his Ph.D. in Old Testament from Durham University in England. Rodney has served as the senior minister at White Station since September 2004.

Leon Sanderson has been on staff as associate minister since 1979. He has always had a keen interest in ministry and singing. Leon completed his D. Min degree at Harding School of Theology with special attention to promoting ministry with senior adults. He and his wife Marilyn enjoy traveling.

Todd Tarbett joined the Soma campus ministry team in August of 2014. He has been working with college students since 2000. Todd has degrees from both Marshall University and Lipscomb University. He and his wife Leslee are looking forward to discovering all the great things about Memphis.

Caleb Taylor has been a part of the White Station congregation since 2014 when he and his wife Tiffany moved to Memphis. He has a BA in Bible and Religion from Harding University and will soon complete the Master of Divinity program at Harding School of Theology. In addition to education ministry Caleb enjoys volunteering in the youth group, assisting the lead minister in sermon preparation, and writing about himself in the third person.